Bose 301 Series V DirectReflecting speakers Sold from 1996 to 2002 User Manual

 
Bose 
® 
 201 
® 
 and 301 
® 
 Series V Direct/Reflecting 
® 
 Speakers  
Owner’s Guide 
  

 
2 
Contents 
Declaration 
of Conformity 
We, the offerer:
Bose 
® 
 Corporation, The Mountain
Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA 
acknowledge our sole responsibility, that the product:
Kind of equipment:    
Loudspeakers  
Type designation:    
201 
® 
 and 301 
® 
 Series V Direct 
 Reflecting 
® 
 speakers  
in accordance with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Article 10(1) of the Direc-
tive, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s):
Technical regulations:   
EN50081-1, EN50082-1...

 
3 
Setting Up
Before you begin 
Your 201 
®
 
 or 301 
®
 
 Series V Direct/Reflecting 
®
 
 speakers recreate a natural balance of reflected 
and direct sound energy for an open, spacious performance. They are designed by Bose 
®
 
 to 
bring you high-quality listening pleasure.
These speakers are significantly different from conventional speakers, so be sure to read this 
owner’s guide. It will help you set up and use your speakers properly, for the greatest enjoy-
ment. 
Unpack the carton 
Carefully...

 
4 
Setting Up
Select the locations for your 201 
® 
 or 301 
® 
 speakers 
Bose 
® 
 201 and 301 speakers are designed to fit horizontally on a stable and level table or 
shelf (Figure 2).
Place the left and right speakers (marked on the back of each one) on the left and right sides 
of your room, as you face them. Exactly where you put them depends on the size and style of 
your room and where you think they sound best. Feel free to experiment to find a location that 
is both convenient and provides the...

 
5 
Setting Up
Choose the cord 
It is important to use the proper gauge (thickness) of speaker cord. 
Wire recommendations 
Based on a maximum frequency response deviation of ± 0.5 dB 
Note:  
Before running the speaker cord through a wall or under a floor, check your local build-
ing code requirements and safety regulations.  If necessary, contact an electrical installer for 
this information. 
Prepare the cord 
Speaker cord consists of two insulated wires. The insulation around one wire is marked...

 
6 
Setting Up
Make the connections 
Just press the terminal tab on the back of each speaker to insert the appropriate wire (Figure 3). 
CAUTION:  
Before making any connections, turn off your receiver and unplug it from the AC 
power (mains) outlet. Not doing so may result in damage to your system. 
CAUTION:  
Never use broken or frayed wiring, which can result in electrical shock or dam-
age. 
1. Connect one speaker cord to your right speaker.
• Attach each marked wire (+) to the appropriate (+)...

 
7 
Using and Maintaining Your Speakers
Enjoying sound in a variety of ways 
Your 201 
® 
 or 301 
® 
 speakers are designed to work with a variety of stereo receivers and ampli-
fiers as either front or rear channel speakers. The open, spacious performance of these 
speakers makes them an ideal choice for home theater, or for listening to CD’s, tapes, or 
radio broadcasts (Figure 4).  
Figure 4 
301 and 201 series V 
speaker sound path 
Cleaning the speakers 
Clean the surface of your speakers with a...

 
8 
Reference
Troubleshooting
Customer service 
If the troubleshooting guidelines above do not solve your problem, contact your authorized 
Bose 
® 
 dealer to arrange for service. To obtain information or service directly from Bose, see 
the list of telephone numbers included with your speakers. Bose Corporation will make every 
effort to correct any problem within the terms of your warranty.  
Warranty period 
Bose 201 
® 
 and 301 
® 
 series V Direct/Reflecting 
® 
 speakers are covered by a limited...

 
9 
Reference
Technical information 
Features 
Direct/Reflecting 
® 
 speaker technology
Stereo Targeting 
® 
 tweeters
Tuned port enclosure
Syncom 
® 
 computer quality control 
Driver complement 
201 
® 
: One 6.5-inch (16.5 cm) woofer. One 2-inch (5 cm) tweeter.
301 
® 
: One 8-inch (20 cm) woofer. Two 2-inch (5 cm) high-sensitivity tweeters. 
Compatibility/impedance 
201: Compatible with amplifiers and receivers rated from 10 to 120 watts per channel. 
Rated 8 ohms
301: Compatible with amplifiers and...